RAAM - Economy

9 september 2024

The economic aftermath of Ukrainian incursions in Kursk and Belgorod

The Ukrainian incursions in the Russian Kursk and Belgorod districts have lasted for over a month already. The size of Russia's lost territory...

20 december 2022

Deeper Troubles for Russia’s Economy in 2023

In the beginning of the war the economic sanctions against Russia didn't have the huge impact, that was foreseen in the West. But after the setbacks...

28 februari 2022

Sanctions on Russia are strong but not 'nuclear'

Every day the war lasts we see new sanctions on Russia imposed by the West. How effective are they? Read the personal blog and newsletter of the...

27 augustus 2021

Can Lukashenko build an economy on bayonets?

Lukashenko is able to repress the opposition, but can he manage the economy of Belarus as well as he manages the crack-down of society? According to...

21 maart 2021

Putin's covid policy: economy first

Confronted with the Covid pandemic the Russian government has put economy over people and propaganda over healthcare, writes economist Sergei...

4 januari 2021

The Russian economy remains hostage of the siloviki

In 2020 the Russian economy on the whole performed better than expected. But the middle class was badly hit by covid-19 and the most vital reforms,...